This introductory 3-hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MO PTAC) host a bi-monthly seminar on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover MO PTAC services available to assist Missouri businesses in all aspects of government contracting.

The Missouri PTAC seminar is available to Missouri based businesses every month. Instructor: Michelle Cunningham

The class uses a whole-person approach that helps you form new habits to live a healthier lifestyle, remember things better, be more organized, pay closer attention and regulate your emotions. Each participant will receive a workbook including memory exercises, tips on nutrition and exercise, and summaries of evidence-based research on brain health.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a low-impact strength training program designed for older adults to increase strength and improve balance and flexibility. Strength training helps reduce the risk of falls and increases ability to remain independent and perform activities of daily living.

Registration:

To register call Lindsey at the Barton County Extension Center at 417-682-3579

The 94th Annual Soils and Crops Conference will feature topics of interest to local farm producers. Topics include pasture rental arrangements, taking your forage program to the next level and a farmer panel that will talk about their experiences with "Next Level" forages. It will be held at the SW Research Center near Mt. Vernon, MO, 6-9 p.m. more...

Registration:

Contact the Lawrence Co Extension Center to preregister. A flyer is available on the Lawrence County Extension website.

This 12-session class shows you how an advisory board is an informal group of local business professionals who can help you run your business better. And because advisory boards are unofficial, you have a great deal of latitude in how set it up.
Advisory boards can be structured both to help with the direct operation of your company and to keep you informed on various business, legal and financial trends that may affect you and your business.
This class shows you how to:
. Form an advisory board
. Choose the members
. Set an agenda for success
. Create accountability
. Expand your business
. Build capacity
this class is hosted by the University of Missouri Extension Small Business Development Center and the Regional Union Construction center. Join today

Helps divorced and separated parents learn how to support their children through the divorce process and how to work together in co-parenting their children. Focus on Kids satisfies the Missouri law that requires parents who are divorcing or filing a motion to modify the original divorce decree, or who have never been married but have filed a child custody case, to attend an educational parenting program.